Abstract: Polyhydroxyl polyether compounds containing at least one monomeric unit each of the formulae: ##STR1## are disclosed. Polymeric condensation resins are prepared by allowing the polyhydroxyl polyethers to react with polyfunctional chain-forming compounds containing functional groups reactive with the hydroxyl groups of polyhydroxyl polyethers. The polyhydroxyl polyether compounds enhance the flame-retardant properties of polymeric condensation resins such as polyurethanes.

Abstract: Polyhydroxyl polyether compounds containing at least one monomeric unit each of the formulae: ##STR1## are disclosed. Polymeric condensation resins are prepared by allowing the polyhydroxyl polyethers to react with polyfunctional chain-forming compounds containing functional groups reactive with the hydroxyl groups of polyhydroxyl polyethers. The polyhydroxyl polyether compounds enhance the flame-retardant properties of polymeric condensation resins such as polyurethanes.

Abstract: A method for preparing vinyl ester resins comprises reacting mono-, di- or polyhydroxy functional phenols with a tertiary alkyl glycidyl ether in the presence of a catalyst, e.g., triphenyl phosphine, followed by dealkylating and esterifying the adduct with an olefinically unsaturated aliphatic acid, e.g., acrylic acid, in the presence of a strong acidic catalyst, e.g., p-toluene sulfonic acid.

Abstract: Polyether resins of the formula XA.sub.m wherein A is of the formula ##STR1## and X, R, R' and R" are specified substituents are disclosed.

Abstract: Effective radiation curable flame retardant compositions include compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is hydrogen or methyl; A' is hydrogen, methyl, phenyl or halogen; n is 1 or 1.5 and when n is 1, B is hydrogen or methyl and when n is 1.5, B is hydrogen; Y is oxygen or sulfur; R and R' are hydrogen, methyl, chloromethyl or bromomethyl.

Abstract: Effective reactive flame retardants are novel compounds of the formula: ##STR1## wherein A is hydrogen or methyl; A' is hydrogen, methyl, phenyl or halogen; n is 1 or 1.5 and when n is 1, B is hydrogen or methyl and when n is 1.5, B is hydrogen; Y is oxygen or sulfur; R and R' are hydrogen, methyl, chloromethyl or bromomethyl.

Abstract: A negative-working, reversibly gelled composition is disclosed, suitable for use as the photocurable component in a blank for preparation of an article in relief, such as a printing plate. Uncured portions of the composition are removed with an aqueous solution following imagewise modulated exposure of such a blank to actinic radiation. The composition comprises a first organic polymer bearing per molecule, at least one ethylenically unsaturated group which is polymerizable by a free radical source; and a second organic polymer bearing per molecule, at least two Z groups, Z being a primary hydroxyl or mercapto group, with the proviso that when said first organic polymer bears at least two Z groups per molecule, said second organic polymer may be omitted; said Z groups being reacted by contact with a dialdehyde to produce the reversibly gelled composition.

Abstract: Homopolymers and copolymers of glycidyl esters are made by reacting the acids to be esterified with the corresponding polymer of tert.-alkyl glycidyl ether under substantially anhydrous conditions and in the presence of a strong acid catalyst, preferably a sulfonic acid. The reaction proceeds satisfactorily at about 100.degree.14 150.degree. C with displacement of the tert.-alkyl group by the acyl group of the acid and evolution of tert.-olefin. By use of the appropriate proportion of reactant acid and/or appropriate reaction time, any desired proportion of the glycidyl groups can be esterified.

Abstract: Linear copolymers of glycidol, glycidyl esters of unsaturated fatty acids and, optionally, alkylene oxides, are made by the reaction of an unsaturated fatty acid with a polymer or copolymer of tert.-butyl glycidyl ether in the presence of an acid catalyst. The products are polymerizable and copolymerizable with vinyl monomers and are useful as curable resins.

Abstract: Antistatic compositions for topical application to substrates, which comprise(a) a polymer of less than about 20,000 molecular weight consisting essentially of, in polymerized form, about 10 to 99 mole % alkylene oxide, of 2 to 4 carbon atoms, about 1 to 90 mole % glycidol and about 0 to 15 mole % of the glycidyl ester of a fatty acid of about 2 to 20 carbon atoms and about 0 to 15 mole % of the glycidyl monoester of a polycarboxylic acid,(b) a curing agent capable of cross-linking the polymer by reaction with the primary hydroxyl groups of the glycidol units, such as melamine-formaldehyde condensates, dialdehydes, polycarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, epoxy resins (polyepoxides), polyisocyanates, and the like and(c) a catalyst for the curing reaction, such as zinc fluoroborate, a sulfonic acid, phosphoric acid, ammonium sulfate or the like.

Abstract: New polymers are copolymers of glycidol, glycidyl esters of fatty acids, and, optionally, alkylene oxides. They are conveniently made by the reaction of a fatty acid with a polymer or copolymer of tert.-butyl glycidyl ether in the presence of an acid catalyst. They are useful as coatings, lubricants, plasticizers, textile antistatic agents and surfactants.

Abstract: A negative-working, reversibly gelled composition is disclosed, suitable for use as the photocurable component in a blank for preparation of an article in relief, such as a printing plate. Uncured portions of the composition are removed with an aqueous solution following imagewise modulated exposure of such a blank to actinic radiation. The composition comprises a first organic polymer bearing per molecule, at least one ethylenically unsaturated group which is polymerizable by a free radical source; and a second organic polymer bearing per molecule, at least two Z groups, Z being a primary hydroxyl or a mercapto group, with the proviso that when said first organic polymer bears at least two Z groups per molecule, said second organic polymer may be omitted; said Z groups being reacted by contact with a dialdehyde to produce the reversibly gelled composition.

Abstract: Linear copolymers of glycidol, glycidyl esters of unsaturated fatty acids and, optionally, alkylene oxides, are made by the reaction of an unsaturated fatty acid with a polymer or copolymer of tert.-butyl glycidyl ether in the presence of an acid catalyst. The products are polymerizable and copolymerizable with vinyl monomers and are useful as curable resins.

Abstract: Polymercaptocarboxylic esters of polyglycidols comprising units represented by the formula ##STR1## are disclosed as well as a method for utilizing the same to prepare cross-linked polymeric compositions.

Abstract: Linear copolymers of glycidol, glycidyl esters of unsaturated fatty acids and, optionally, alkylene oxides, are made by the reaction of an unsaturated fatty acid with a polymer or copolymer of tert.-butyl glycidyl ether in the presence of an acid catalyst. The products are polymerizable and copolymerizable with vinyl monomers and are useful as curable resins.